Kendal BID

05/08/2026

💻📲 There's still time to have your say in our business survey.

Westmorland and Furness business owners and operators have until 31 August to take part in our annual business survey and let us know how we can help them.

If you haven't yet responded then we would love to hear from you: https://www.investinwestmorlandandfurness.co.uk/survey/

The annual business survey, run by our Economic Development & Regeneration Team, is the chance for everybody who owns or operates a business in Westmorland and Furness to have their say and help the council plan for future needs.

The survey is available online for businesses to complete and contains 29 closed questions and one open question for comment, and takes just five to 10 minutes to complete. The information helps the council to better plan for future commercial development and to understand the opportunities and challenges facing the business community.

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Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
Enterprising Cumbria
Barrow Rising
Cumbria Business Growth Hub
Social Enterprise Cumbria
Cumbria Combined Authority
Kendal BID
Barrow BID
Penrith Business Improvement District

03/08/2026

🪟✨ Comics are returning to shop windows!

A huge thank you to all the brilliant local businesses already taking part — more comics, more windows, more surprises coming soon 👀

03/08/2026

🎶 Save the date 🎶

Kendal Music Festival is back on the 4th & 5th September 2026!

Hosting two days of live acts that draw music enthusiasts from far and wide. With a lineup of local artists and talent spanning various genres, and venues throughout the town.

Find out more via the link in our bio.

Brought to you by Kendal BID

03/08/2026

22/07/2026

🎉 Kendal Family Festival 2026 is almost here! 🎉

Get ready for a fantastic day of FREE family fun as Kendal Family Festival returns to the town centre!

📍 Stramongate School • Kendal Town Centre • Brewery Arts Centre
🕙 From 10am – Free entry & entertainment throughout the day!

Bring the whole family along and enjoy a packed programme of exciting activities, including:

At Stramongate School -
🧗 Climbing Wall – See if you can reach the top!
🚗 Segway Rides – A fun way to explore.
🐂 Rodeo Bull – How long can you stay on?
🎯 Giant Games – Family favourites on a supersized scale.
🌌 Caving Pod Experience – Explore tunnels in this safe, inflatable adventure.
..and plenty more throughout the day!

At Elephant Yard Shopping -
⛳ Crazy Golf – Test your putting skills.

At Brewery Arts -
From 12pm…
💃🏼 Dance to Music in the Garden
🎥 Family Film Screenings - with Special Family ‘Bundle’ Ticket Offer and 4 Cinema Screens Open, with Toy Story 5, Moana and more…
🤓 From 3pm... Family Quiz
🍴 From 4pm... Family Food & Kids Menu

Whether you're looking for adventure, friendly competition, or simply a great day out with family and friends, there's something for everyone at Kendal Family Festival 2026.

While you're here, make the most of everything Kendal has to offer by visiting our fantastic independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and markets.

A quick note: We appreciate this announcement comes at short notice due to recent administrative pressures. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you'll still be able to join us for a brilliant day in Kendal!

20/05/2026

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